Hindi Word · Intermediate
अतिशयोक्ति
exaggeration
Pronunciation: /ə.t̪ɪʃ.joːk.t̪iː/
Meaning
exaggeration
Example
नारायण, नारायण, यह उक्ति सत्य नहीं, किंतु अतिशयोक्ति है।
Well well, so this is surely not a true statement, but an overexaggeration.
Practice tips
- Practice अतिशयोक्ति out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Hindi word is for intermediate-level learners.